Djurgarden thrashed IFK Haninge 7-1 in the third round of the Swedish Cup to advance to the group stage. Six players in the squad scored their very first goal for the senior team in a match that became a show for young talent,

Max Larsson equalised with a free-kick after Pa Dibba had given Haninge the lead. "Finally. I've been close a few times so it was a relief that it went in," Larsson told reporters afterwards. Alexander Johansson, 19, then scored before halftime and finished with two goals in total.

Who is Alexander Johansson?

Alexander Johansson is the son of Djurgarden legend Andreas "Adde" Johansson, who played many matches and scored many goals for the club. "You dream of playing in front of as many supporters as there were here today, and to score a goal... Absolutely incredible," he said afterwards. He has been told he must score in the Allsvenskan for it to truly count.

Which other players scored debut goals?

Besides Johansson and Larsson, a host of young players celebrated. Alexander Andersson netted his first senior goal from a penalty rebound. Christos Almyras, Charlie Rosenqvist and Angelo Agbejoye completed the scoring list with their first goals for the club. Six debut goals in a single match is a rare feat that highlights the depth of the youth academy.

What does the win mean for the season?

The cup success comes as a positive boost while the team sits second in the Allsvenskan. Djurgarden have points from rounds and are points behind league leaders Sirius. The team has scored goals in those matches, which you can follow in our stats. The next league match is away against IF Brommapojkarna, a team currently in tenth place. The entire fixture list ahead is challenging.

How does the squad look moving forward?

The display against Haninge gives the manager more options in attack. With a goal difference in the Allsvenskan, the team already shows offensive strength. Above all, the experience gives the young players valuable confidence for the challenges ahead. See the full squad and their contributions so far this season. Advancement in the cup secures play in the group stage after the new year, providing more opportunities to test combinations. The concrete next task is thus away to Brommapojkarna in just over a month.